The Guilford County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a few good men.
Well, actually, the department is looking for a whole lot of good men and good women – and, in this economic environment when it’s hard to find good help in many fields, it’s particularly difficult to find those who can undergo a rigorous background check and take a dangerous job that’s often thankless.
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Department, which has been facing vacancies for years, has now turned to a direct mail campaign to find good applicants. County residents have likely received a mailer stating in big font “Consider a CAREER with [the] Guilford County SHERIFF’S OFFICE.”
It shows some happy deputies on the front and, inside, it touts the perks of the job.
Guilford County Sheriff Danny Rogers recently addressed the Guilford County Board of Commissioners on the vacancy problem. In that report, the sheriff stated that COVID-19 infections had exacerbated the shortage of patrol officers and detention officers, since they had to stay home after testing positive.
In recent years, the county has attempted a number of strategies to fill the vacancies – things like social media campaigns, signing bonuses, recruitment fairs and youth programs that help steer youngsters into the profession.
However, the problem has been persistent for the past decade. One reason is that local law enforcement agencies have hired deputies away from the department for more pay. Another concern is that, especially in recent years, law enforcement officers have been frequently criticized and they often become the target of abusive comments and actions. That means some people have no desire to go into the profession.
The new mailer lists the rigorous requirements candidates must meet, and also lists the benefits of the job such as life, health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacations, military leave, educational reimbursement, state retirement benefits and 401(k) plans.
The pay starts at $38,750 – more for those with college degrees and advanced degrees – and starting pay for those with certified experience is more. With 15 years of experience, for example, the salary starts at over $54,000 a year.
There are other pay perks as well, such as bonus pay for officers who are fluent in Spanish.
Thank God for the men and women who choose law enforcement as their life’s work. They put their lives in the line for us each and every day they put on their uniform. Make sure the next time that you see a law enforcement officer or a firefighter that you thank them for the job that they are willing to do for us. Anyone who has a problem with a law enforcement officer or firefighter – just try to get by without them the next time you’re in a tough spot in your life.
Absolutely correct. we need police officers in our city to support all of our citizen’s periods. I actually thank all of our High point officers when I see them on the streets looking out for our safety, Kate C, Barnes. High Point citizen
A new Sheriff & local govt might help….
You forgot a couple of other reasons that the Sheriff’s Office has so many vacancies. The number one reason is the incompetent staff especially at the top which is Danny Rogers and Steve Parr. The other reason is the fear that you will lose your job just because you talk to or are friends with one of the 30+ officers that Rogers fired within the first week of taking office. He has also had many officers to leave and go to other agencies not because of more money, but, because of his failures as sheriff. When Steve Parr was running for sheriff he referred to the Sherrif’s Office as a “RUNAWAY TRAIN” and for the past three years he has played a part in the Sheriff’s Office truly becoming a runaway train and train wreck. A job as a Law Enforcement Officer is already a difficult job and hard to fill, but, the lack of support from the top will make it even harder. We will see a change after Rogers is defeated and removed from office this year. 2022 THE YEAR OF CHANGE BY THE GOP TAKING AMERICA BACK and MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
seems like you want this job of Sheriff yourself
As Sgt Friday said “Just the facts”, I only state the facts. Never wanted to be Sheriff. Just hate to see the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office go from “SIMPLY THE BEST” to one of the worst Sheriff Offices in the state.
‘” just Saying… absolutely correct!
Wonder if Sheriff Rogers could undergo a rigorous background check?
Good question. Doesn’t he have a colorful, questionable history of his own?
Here you go Don and Dtf. Time to put in an application You only need a high school education and you get to work for ole danny himself better get busy before all the best seats are taken
Oh hello Boyinblue. Speaking of a high school education, it looks like your punctuation hasn’t improved, despite your “master’s degree”. I also see you abandoned our last conversation. Good call.
To your point, at least dumb ole Danny has a take home car program going for him. GPD has the same qualifications: GED or H.S. diploma, 10th grade reading level, some drug use is OK, etc. They also have over 100 vacancies for many of the same reasons listed here, but they offer a much higher work load and no take home cars. Hmm, if I needed a job in law enforcement, would I go where there is more work for mediocre pay and benefits or would I go where the work load is less with slightly better benefits? Use your master’s degree powers and guide us, oh wise one who types so poorly.
You tell me, who will have more vacancies by the end of this year, GPD or GCSD? I can already tell you it will be GPD, both by raw numbers and by percentages. They are about to graduate about 25 officers. Their fall class will have about 18 officers, not all of which will graduate. They will lose about 60 to 70 officers to attrition in the meantime and they are already missing 100+ to start the year. Unless GPD can pull in about 80 lateral officers from somewhere, my Magic 8-ball says, “Outlook not so good.”
No I didn’t abandon it, I had to work the last few days had to set at my desk with my “skinny” belt on. Why would you call Danny dumb that’s just rude. I believe the take home car policy was in place when Danny took office. As far as my typing, I don’t always use proper sentence structure or punctuation simply as a time saving means to an end. As far as my education you started down that road I’m sorry you didn’t get a higher education but it’s not to late, I’m sure you could borrow some money from hinson. Don’t forget I read on here DAvid Wray for mayor so do a write in when you vote If you’re not sure how there are people at the poles to help you. Have a very blessed day.
I did not say Danny implemented take home cars. I said it is a benefit that GCSD has and GPD does not.
I did not call your education into question until you touted it in a typo filled post about how educated you are. Once again, you are confusing the facts. I believe “DTF” questioned your education initially. My posts did challenge your recollection of events, and have gone unanswered by you.
For instance, you told me to “learn to read” after you misinterpreted one of my posts which was clearly directed at “Bill”, who mentioned the “Wray Affair”. For whatever reason, perhaps egocentricity, you assumed I was replying to you and insulted my reading comprehension while yourself failing to comprehend what you had read.
Additionally, you mis-remembered that the GPOA, not The North State Association, was the union that posted the vote of no confidence and put up the billboard against Chief Wray. “The black pastors”, as you call them, had nothing to do with those events, and a good portion of the officers involved in those events, including the entire executive board of the GPOA, were white, not black as you allege.
Don’t give up though old timer. Maybe you could write a book with your interpretations of what happened. Just don’t bill it as nonfiction.
The black so-called pastors were big donors to the police union so in a roundabout way I should have said they helped pay for the billboard so I stand corrected But the whole reason that Chief Wray came about was due to the black pastors and the alleged “black book” affair that was used to ID a patrol officer who was charged by a black prostitute for committing an alleged sexual assault. The black pastor posse jumped all over that and the council was primed for it
Boy in Blue said, “The black so-called pastors were big donors to the police union so in a roundabout way I should have said they helped pay for the billboard”
Way to skew the truth to make it fit your version of events. You went from saying that they absolutely did it to saying, well, they may made some donations that contributed to it. Pure spin.
I have never seen any evidence or indications that “black pastors” donated anything to the GPOA. The GPOA used to use a private firm that cold called people soliciting them for money. I don’t know if they still do that nowadays. Anyway, I doubt a solicitation firm is calling churches to to seek donations since churches tend to be non-profits that are typically themselves trying to raise money. Additionally, churches are not allowed to engage in certain political activities if they wish to retain their 501-3c nonprofit status. So show me some evidence there Skippy.
So BliyBoy you’re saying, “I need to get this done quickly, so I can’t be bothered to do it correctly.”
That’s the GPD upper command I’ve always heard about. Why are they a drowning agency again?
Just look at the backing of the current council and leadership they have. Look at what happened in June last year there were a lot of good officers that wanted to stop it but were not allowed to
What Don. Did I strike a nerve No response
Um, you have to wait for Hammer to approve comments man. This isn’t a text back and forth real time thing and they usually take the weekends off.
Additionally, the above 2 responses from you are to “timmy”, not me. Is there something specific I can answer for you? Speaking of specifics, Timmy seemed to be making fun of your excuse for poor penmanship, which you seem to have ignored.
What’s wrong? Did he strike a nerve?
Unlike any GPD brass, Sheriff Rogers was able to go to the County Commissioners and get the funds to buy over 20 new vehicles. At least someone in his agency had the foresight to know that cars are backlogged and may not be available.
Must be living rent free in your head if you are calling me out in another article. Do not need to work there. I am retired.
The Sheriff’s Department is no more political than GPD. The only difference is the sheriff can hire and fire at will. GPD threatens those who do not tow the line to fire them. Or they bury you on a squad or shift you do not want.
I still work because I want to don’t have to Could’ve retired 10+ years ago. I like what I do and like the “skinny belt”
Would never have bothered you but you felt the need to get involved in a previous post. Sorry if I insulted you Small amount of sarcasm here.
Besides that the amount of space you’d occupy in my head would fit on a flea so don’t go getting a big head over your answer What a load of horse picky you are.
Well, you have replied to DTF three days straight and gotten nothing in return. Seems like he really is living in your head.
The most critical issue related to the lack of interest in pursuing a career with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is the leadership that was established November 2018. You can’t cause mass firings, a disfuntional promotional process, leading your agency by fear, and then expect qualified candidates to be waiting at the door for their opportunity to part of the organization. There is no amount of advertising, pay, or any other incentive going to change this shortcoming.
There are some very talented officers working at the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, and many look for a way out the door. As Sheriff, your style of leadership from day 1, will determine your destiny for your next 4 years…. we are closing in on 4 years with the same results as day 1-
Fear and discontent.
I mentioned this once before and I will mention this again. Edward Lee Melvin (Retired Highway Patrolman) is running for Sheriff of Guilford County this 2022……………..if you want to know the truth about this person, please feel free to do your research and contact his ex-wife Martha Melvin. I need to set myself free from all the lies and tell you all about him.
I will be more than happy to give you nothing but facts that can be found and documents…………
Thank you for reading and look forward to helping you decide which way you vote
What has he been convicted of? Where would we research, clerk of court? Federal court? County court system? Past employment?
Martha you make a statement but provide no leadership or facts.
Guilford County will be better served when BILLY QUEEN is voted in as the next Sheriff. He is a local resident, born and raised here who came back after a successful career. At one time he was responsible for the computer usage and things that involved over 1200 Special Agents and 500 Civilians all across the United States. He is also smart enough to fool an “organized Criminal Motorcycle gang” for almost 2 years. If he can do that, he is the man for the job. Guilford County doesn’t need a previous employee, Capt,, disgruntled previous Chief Deputy, and the former Chief Deputy who failed Sheriff Barnes. New blood, new ideas from the outside is what is needed. Vote BILLY QUEEN for Sheriff.
Was he a SAC in the ATF? If the former chief deputy failed Barnes why did he keep him? I will vote for a sheriff who does not express political views, ( I do not care if you are a Republican or Democrat), I care are you capable to due your due diligence?, one who stands beside his deputies, one who is not afraid to do what is right ( not politically correct but does the right thing ), one who remains in the county not running to Raleigh all the time, one who sees the color of gold (the badge) not the color of skin, one who does not bow to anyone except their God, one who is willing to confront a problem head on, not avoid it, one who admits fault when a problem arises and takes corrective actions to ensure it does not happen again, one who keeps promises made during the election ( not promises said with no validity), one who represents and protects all citizens of this county.
No I am not running for sheriff.
Phil Byrd for Guilford County Sheriff, 2022.